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Emergency Department RN - Night Shift

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Nights in the ED can be unpredictable. Tell me about your hardest night and how you got through it.

What they are checking: Whether they stay steady under stress and learn from difficult shifts.

Tell me about a time you had to speak up about safety with a coworker or provider.

What they are checking: Whether they will raise concerns when a patient could be harmed.

How do you stay alert and make safe decisions at 4 a.m.?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic habits for night shift safety.

How do you support a family after a patient dies in the ED?

What they are checking: Whether they can be present and kind in the worst moments families face.

What would you do

You have a patient in alcohol withdrawal who is getting more agitated. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know withdrawal scoring and when to escalate before seizures happen.

How do you care for a patient in a mental health crisis while the ED is busy?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the patient safe and treat them with respect, not as a burden.

How do you handle a patient who wants to leave against medical advice?

What they are checking: Whether they understand capacity, documentation and how to keep the door open for return.

About the work

Walk me through your first steps with a trauma patient coming in by ambulance.

What they are checking: Whether they know a primary survey approach and their role in a trauma team.

How do you triage using ESI when the waiting room is full?

What they are checking: Whether they can sort patients accurately so no one at high risk waits too long.

A patient comes in with signs of sepsis. What do you do in the first hour?

What they are checking: Whether they know sepsis bundles like cultures, lactate, fluids and antibiotics on time.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: SCHEDULE: • 12- hour NIGHT shift (7p-7a • Every 3rd weekend required • Holiday rotation UNIT DETAILS: - 26 bed Emergency Department - Accredited Chest Pain Center - Level III Trauma Center - Close partnership with ER provider team - Positive and engaging work environment that fosters learning and development - Variety in your career and unique experiences every shift - Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including lifesaving opportunities in critical situations - Tailored orientation plan to meet your development needs - Compensated ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications - Opportunity for further committee work, clinical advancement and advanced accreditations KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team. • Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. • Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. • Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. • Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire. Emergency Departments: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): • RNs with less than 1 year of ED experience upon hire must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter. • RNs with greater than 1 year ED experience must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (TCN): • RNs with less than 1 year of Pediatric ED experience upon hire must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter • RNs with greater than 1-year Pediatric ED experience must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Scheduled FTE: 0.9 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Nights

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